Australian Women's Weekly Icons

Revisit the magic of Hollywood’s golden age with a new Icons issue. From leading lady Lucille Ball’s path to becoming our favourite funny girl to the secret lives of stars including Frank Sinatra, Leslie Caron, Burt Lancaster and more there are 164 page of gripping reads and vintage photos to enjoy.

From the editor

LEADING ladies • Audrey Hepburn Clara Bow Hayley Mills Dolores del Río

Face of Parisian chic • The actress’s love affair with the French capital helped shape her sense of style – and even her haircut, says Meghan Friedlander, the author of a new book about the gamine movie star.

The original It girl • In the silent era, there was no bigger star than the diminutive actress who came to prominence in the movie It, before turning her back on Hollywood at just 28.

The great teen idol • On February 20, 1963, she was on the front cover of our regular insert, Teenager’s Weekly, having been firmly identified by journalist Lyn Tornabene as the one to watch.Here we republish the original article.

The pride of Mexico • The determined Latina actress was a trailblazing performer in Hollywood before turning her back on America to foster her career on her own terms, as Nicole Hickson discovers.

Stars AT PLAY • Jet-setting celebrities The Ritz London

Jet-setting celebrities THE STARS TAKE OFF • Flying around the world is part of the job for international movie stars as they travel the globe for business and pleasure, in private planes and first-class.

Epitome of elegance THE RITZ LONDON • For over 100 years, the high-class hotel has been synonymous with luxury and decadence. Maddy Wilson revisits the history of the iconic London landmark.

SCANDALS & tragedy • Barbara Hutton Bette Davis & Warner Bros Olive Thomas

Poor little rich girl • She was the heir to the Woolworth fortune, one of the richest females in the world. But with the early death of her mother, an absent father and a litany of failed relationships, money certainly couldn’t buy her any happiness. Georgia Moore reports.

Star vs studio • She was one of the most talented actresses Tinseltown had ever seen. Yet the Oscar-winning star’s career almost ended before it began when she took on studio mogul Jack Warner. Tiffany Dunk reports.

Death of the flapper • The actress had the world at her feet – fame, beauty, and marriage into the famous Pickford family. But her sudden death would cause a sensation and create the first Hollywood scandal, writes Bronwyn Phillips.

LEADING men • Orson Welles Burt Lancaster

The Boy Wonder • He was declared a genius at just 18 months of age before becoming one of the most influential filmmakers of all time. But in the years between, Kylie Walters discovers, the actor and director’s life was plagued by sadness; his brilliance almost becoming his undoing.

The tender tough guy • The actor’s star was the first to be immortalised on Hollywood Boulevard, and his 45-year career included one of film’s most enduring images.

MUSIC legends • Karen Carpenter Louis Armstrong

Voice of a generation • The pop icon had everything to live for. Yet behind closed doors, she waged a battle that would leave her dead at just 32.As a new musical celebrates her songs, Tiffany Dunk revisits the life and legend of the gone-too-soon singer.

King of jazz • A pioneer who bridged cultural divides, he crossed the wrong side of the tracks to become the first superstar of all that jazz. Tim Gill reports.

THE STYLE makers • Frida Kahlo Richard Day Suzy Parker Marilyn Monroe’s costumes

The heroine of pain • When she first began to paint, the Mexican artist had no idea that global success would follow. Her portraits were intended as gifts for friends, but she would find fame as a...